Weston Air Festival History
Weston is home to the helicopter museum and was the venue for the 'Heli-Days' event which took place every year and featured various helicopters on the beach lawns.

The 'Heli-days' event has now been replaced by the Weston Air Festival which takes place in June each year and includes a full air show and also includes the 'National Armed Forces Day' celebrations.

Weston Air Festival began in June 2013 and was called 'Weston Air Day' as it was held on just one day. It has since become a two-day event called 'Weston Air Festival and Armed Forces Weekend'.
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Weston Air Festival is a free two-day air show which takes place in June. It also includes the 'National Armed Forces Day' celebrations.

As well as an air display of over 5 hours each day there is also a static display of helicopters on the beach lawns as well as an Armed Forces Arena, Fun Fair, simulators, inflatables, and trade stands.

Weston Air Festival 2019:

•22-23 June - Weston Air Festival 2019

Weston Air Festival 2019:

Weston Air Festival will return this summer with breathtaking air displays over the stunning Seafront and Beach Lawns at Weston-super-Mare. The two day show will take place over the weekend of the Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 June offering free entertainment for all the family.

Weston Armed Forces Weekend celebrations will be taking place as part of Weston Air Festival. A programme of displays and entertainment has been arranged for both days by the Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces Committee.

Travel by car
Southbound follow the M5 to junction 21, then take the A370 exit to Weston-super-Mare.

Northbound follow the M5 to junction 22, then take the A38 exit to Weston-super-Mare/Burnham-on-Sea/Bristol (South)/Airport.

Follow the signage to the seafront.

For satnav use Marine Parade, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1BE.
Parking
Parking is available on the beach at Royal Sands (south seafront). Please follow directional signage. £10 per vehicle per day (cash only).

Alternative pay and display parking available in the Town Centre.
Ground Displays
The ground displays will fill the Seafront, with plenty to do! Open over the event weekend there will be exhibition stands, bars, food stalls, display teams, activities for all the family and a fairground.
Balloons on the beach
Balloons on the Beach will see both evenings rounded off with a display of 30 hot air balloons launching from Weston seafront at dusk, following a day of incredible aerial performances.

Balloons on the Beach will be the largest hot air balloon mass ascent to ever take place from the seafront so prepare to watch and unwind as 30 balloons are due to launch from the sands on Saturday and Sunday evening.

Weston Air Festival Maps

Weston Air Festival Maps:

Armed Forces Weekend
Weston Armed Forces Day celebrations will be taking place as part of the 2019 Weston Air Festival. A programme of displays and entertainment has been arranged for both days by the Weston-super-Mare Armed Forces Committee.

On show will be members of the Armed Forces Display Teams, Cadet Forces, arena entertainment, many charity and service support organisations, military and civilian bands.

Arena Programme

Saturday 22nd June 2019

From 11:30 Parade will form on the Promenade to the north of the Grand Pier
12.00 hours HM Royal Marines Band and Parade will march along the Promenade from the Grand Pier to the arena
12.15 hours Formal Opening and Flag Raising Ceremony.

Followed by Display by the Band (HM Royal Marines).
290 (Weston) Squadron Air Training Corps
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